Trump says Iran negotiations in final stages, warns of attacks if deal fails
President Trump announced that negotiations with Iran are nearing completion while warning of potential military action if a deal is not reached. Despite ongoing talks, progress has been limited, and Iran has accused the U.S. of preparing for renewed conflict. The situation remains tense as both sides exchange messages through intermediaries and Iran continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are in the final stages and warned of possible attacks if a deal fails.
- ▪Iran has accused the U.S. of plotting to restart the war and threatened retaliation for any strikes.
- ▪The U.S. and Iran are exchanging messages through a Pakistani minister, with Iran submitting a new offer to the U.S.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 7 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump: US-Iran nuclear deal talks in final stages, oil price spike unlikely — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Iran examining US proposal as Trump says talks in 'final stages' — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Iran examining US proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Stocks soar as Nvidia gains pre-earnings, Trump says Iran talks in ’final stages’ — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Trump: US in ‘final stages’ of talks with Iran: ‘We’ll see what happens’ — New York Post
- ▪ Trump says talks with Iran in 'final stages' — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Oil falls below $100 per barrel as Trump says Iran talks in final stages of negotiation — Quartz
- ▪ Stocks spike and oil prices tumble after Trump says the US is in the 'final stages' of the Iran war — Business Insider
- ▪ U.S. crude oil falls below $100 per barrel after Trump says Iran talks in final stages — CNBC — Top
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President Donald Trump delivers the commencement address during the United States Coast Guard Academy's graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut on Wednesday. UPI-YonhapDUBAI/WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were "in the final stages", while warning of further attacks unless Tehran agrees to a peace deal. Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have shown little progress. Trump said this week he came close to ordering more attacks, but held off to allow time for negotiations."We're in the final stages of Iran. We'll see what happens.
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